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MAiNTAiNiNG YOUR DRILL PRESS
WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and
remove the plug from the power source outlet before main-
taining or lubricating your drill press.
Frequently blow out any dust that accumulates inside the
motor with an air compressor or dust vacuum. A coat of
paste wax applied to the table and column will help to keep
the surface clean & help avoid rust.
To avoid shock or fire hazard, if the power cord is
worn or cut on any way, have it replaced immediately.
LUBRICATION
All of the drill press ball bearings are packed with grease
at the factory, They require no further lubrication, Lower
spindle to maximum depth and oil moderately once every
three months.
Noisy Operation 1. Incorrect Belt Tension 1. Adjust Tension
2. Dry spindle 2. Lubricate spindle
Bit Burns or Smokes
Excessive drill bit run out or wobble
Drill bit binds in workpiece
Workpiece torn loose from hand
3. Loose spindle
4. Loose motor pulley
1. Incorrect speed
2. Chips not coming out of hole
3. Dull bit
1. Bent bit
2. Bit not properly installed in
chuck
3. Chuck not properly installed
4. Worn spindle bearings
1. Workpiece pinching bit or
excessive feed pressure
2. Improper belt tension
1. No supported or clamped
properly
3. Tighten pulley nut
4. Tighten set screw in pulley
1. Change speed
2. Retract bit to clear chips
3. Sharpen or replace bit
1. Replace bit
2. Install bit properly
3. Install chuck properly
4. Replace bearings
1. Support or clamp work
piece, decrease feed
pressure
2. Adjust tension
1. Support or clamp work
piece properly
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